The Office is still one of the most talked-about and quoted comedy television shows from the past couple decades even though it’s been off the air for over five years. One of the reasons that so many people still love the show is that it’s full of hilarious one-liners that are easy to quote, many of which are applicable to daily life and are funny because of how relatable they are.
While the characters on The Office might be a bit over the top, some of the things they say are what many of us are thinking. Whether it’s a line that says exactly what many of us want to say in an actual conversation or because it’s just hilarious, here are ten super relatable quotes from the show.
“THERE’S TOO MANY PEOPLE ON THIS EARTH. WE NEED A NEW PLAGUE.”
Dwight is not one to mince his words. He has a lot of things to say, and he often has a different way of looking at the world. He can be rather blunt and not super compassionate but, while this quote might be a bit dramatic, there are definitely times where many of us feel the same way.
When surrounded by a large crowd or waiting in line, the frustration can make you feel like there are just way too many people around and you want to escape to a world that’s less densely populated.
“I AM RUNNING AWAY FROM MY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IT FEELS GOOD.”
The episode where Michael learns he has to file for bankruptcy is one of the funniest. This episode also brought the iconic moment when Michael yells “ I declare bankruptcy!”
After finding out that Jan has been spending all their money, Michael decides to do what we all want to do sometimes and tries to run away from his problems and responsibilities. He heads to the train tracks near Dunder Mifflin and pretends like he’s going to ride away on a train and leave his life behind, and it’s pretty dang funny.
“ HOW THE TURNTABLES…”
Michael might be a bit clueless at times, but it’s his naivety that sometimes makes him hilarious and also relatable. While he often gets phrases and words mixed up, this is something that many people also do. The way that he mixes up metaphors makes for some pretty good laughs.
Plus this quote, where he meant to say how the tables turn, is one that is perfect to say in many real-life situations. Luckily, Michael Scott has provided fans with many lines they can apply to their daily lives.
“YEAH, I HAVE A LOT OF QUESTIONS. NUMBER ONE: HOW DARE YOU?”
The relationship between Kelly Kapoor and Ryan Howard is definitely not a good one. These two have a toxic dynamic and are both rather vain and shallow people. Ryan, however, treats Kelly especially bad. When he gets the job at corporate, Kelly has this iconic quote to say to him.
While in context this line is pretty funny, it’s also a hilarious one that you can say in your own life when somebody does something that bothers you. Kelly might be dramatic, but we all have our own dramatic moments.
“I AM BEYONCE. ALWAYS.”
Michael Scott doesn’t always have the most accurate view of himself. He sees himself very differently than how others perceive him. However, his self-confidence - even if it might be a bit deduced - is definitely admirable.
If you need a confidence booster or to feel good about yourself, this quote from Michael is the perfect one to apply to your life. If Michael can see himself as Beyonce given his many flaws, then you definitely should be able to.
“IF I DON’T HAVE SOME CAKE SOON, I MIGHT DIE.”
Stanley Hudson is a character that is often in the background. He’s just trying to get through his life and finish work so that he can get home. This is a feeling that many people who work at an office feel an affinity with.
Plus, Stanely is someone who enjoys the pleasure that food can bring. While this quote might be in reference to him needing cake to help with a low blood sugar, it’s also a line that many of us can relate to when we’re having a bad day at work.
“THERE’S A LOT OF BEAUTY IN ORDINARY THINGS. ISN’T THE KIND OF THE POINT?”
While many of the quotes on this list are on the humorous side, this one is more sincere. While The Office is definitely a super funny show, it also has its poignant moments.
As the show goes on, audiences grow to care about these characters and their lives. During the series finale, Pam reflects on her life. She talks about how a simple life with ordinary things in it can have a lot of beauty. This is definitely a rather inspiring quote and one that can be applied to real life.
“I WANT PEOPLE TO BE AFRAID OF HOW MUCH THEY LOVE ME.”
Michael Scotti s a character whose main motivation is trying to get people to like him no matter what. Unfortunately, he isn’t always good at doing so because he’s too socially awkward and unaware of how to become everyone’s favorite person.
However, this doesn’t stop him from wanting people to really love and respect him. While this quote is definitely on the more extreme side, we’ve all had those times where we can relate to this nagging feeling and need for affection.
“I AM ONE OF THE FEW PEOPLE WHO LOOKS HOT EATING A CUPCAKE.”
Kelly Kapoor is often one of the most relatable characters on the show. Just like any of us, she can be a bit full of herself, obsessed with pop culture, or get really concerned about what other people think of her. These are traits that many of us have at times even if they aren’t our best sides.
However, one inspiring thing about Kelly is that she often thinks very highly of herself and this self-confidence is something to admire.
“I KNEW EXACTLY WHAT TO DO. BUT, IN A MUCH MORE REAL SENSE, I HAD NO IDEA WHAT TO DO.”
Trying to navigate life can be difficult. Most of us are just figuring things out as we go, and for the most part, none of us ever really have it figured out.
This quote by Michael really encapsulates what it feels like to try and be a human trying to survive and thrive in the modern world. No matter how hard things may get, we strive to give it our best shot - even if we don’t know what we’re doing half the time.
